Infected Mushroom is known for their consistent sonic evolution exemplified by the following albums: "The Gathering" (1999), "Classical Mushroom" (2000), "B.P. Empire" (2001), "Converting Vegetarians" (2003), "IM the Supervisor" (2004), "Vicious Delicious" (2007), "Legend of the Black Shawarma" (2009), "Army of Mushrooms" (2012)' and "Converting Vegetarians II" (2015)'
Their live shows feature guitars, live drums and vocals, with a multimedia backdrop.
In 1998, Aizen and Duvdevani began playing together. At first they released a few tracks as "Shidapu & Duvdev". These tracks were 'happier' and on the simpler side of trance. Later on, they formed the duo "Infected Mushroom" and started working on their first album. The name "Infected Mushroom" was taken, without permission, from a disbanded (1989 to 1993) punk rock band of that name also of Israeli origin, which Duvdevani knew and saw perform at a concert in Israel.
1999's "The Gathering" was the breakthrough debut album for "Infected Mushroom". The album featured a dark, rhythmic atmosphere exemplified in the song "Psycho", which gathered much acclaim and popularity. This album was one of the first albums to bring Israeli psy-trance to more 'mainstream' audiences, and contributed to the gradually growing popularity of the genre world-wide. The following year, the duo released one of their most well known albums, also being one of the most well known albums in the genre today, "Classical Mushroom". The album showcased a track often cited as their most popular track, "Bust A Move". This album is commonly referred to as the best example of the group's efforts.
"Infected Mushroom's" evolving style has also had its share of critics. 2001's "B.P. Empire" was well-received by many fans and critics alike. Especially renowned is the musical epic "Dancing With Kadafi"; segueing numerous styles of music, most notably through the use of strong middle-eastern style melodies and a classical piece halfway through (which showcased Erez and Amit's piano and violin skills). However, the album was not as popular with mainstream audiences when compared with earlier releases, primarily due to the less accessible melodies in most of the tracks. The album was also seen as a break away from the more traditional styles of psy-trance by many psy-trance purists, who felt that the new territories explored went beyond the bounds of psy-trance but not necessarily in a progressive sense.
The group's most controversial album proved to be "Converting Vegetarians" (2003) which featured 2 discs (also known as 'sides'). The first of the 2 CDs is the inoffensive Trance side, which contains mostly trance-like dancefloor material. The Trance Side is a logical progression of their earlier work (although it is cited by some as less imaginative than their earlier work). The 2nd CD is entitled The Other Side, and it contains mostly genre-bending experimental music - ranging from the R&B inspired title track "Converting Vegetarians" (which was the first true display of Duvdev's characteristic voice) to the more down-tempo laid-back "Elation Station", and also from the electro-pop tracks "Blink" and "Illuminaughty" (with vocals by the well-known UK psytrance vocalist Michele Adamson) to the short and experimental "Shakawkaw" (later expanded to a full length track). The album also contained the track "Ballerium", which was originally recorded as a soundtrack to an up-and-coming internet game and later scrapped by the game designers. The remainder of the CD went on to reveal other musical stylings, including "I Wish", lead by a carefully vocoded vocal line.
The release of "IM The Supervisor" in 2004 (often incorrectly referred to as "I'm the Supervisor"), further surprised listeners with yet another mix of psy-trance with other musical genres. The album was criticized as being too "commercial" by many fans, but became "Infected Mushroom's" best selling album up to that time.
Guitarists Tommy Cunningham and Erez Netz joined in 2004 - Tom plays with "Infected Mushroom" in the United States, while Erez Netz plays the rest of their gigs. Netz is a famous guitarist from Israel, and he opens their live shows with some electric guitar exhibition - playing with his mouth. In December of that year, "Infected Mushroom" moved from their base in Haifa to a new studio in Los Angeles, California.
As of 2007, "Infected Mushroom" have also brought in Brazilian percussionist Rogerio Jardim to play drums and percussion during their shows. Also that year, Infected Mushroom rose to #9 in the influential DJmag Top 100 DJs poll, where they were the highest placed psytrance DJs. This was the first time the category had been created, reflecting psytrance's rising popularity around the world and the pioneering role Infected Mushroom have played in this.
2007 was also the year of "Vicious Delicious", possibly the most diverse album up to that point. The album begins with "Becoming Insane", an intense Spanish-guitar-led number, followed by "Artillery", a hip-hop track with vocal contributions by a guest artist. This divergence in genre in just the first two tracks of the album is a clear ultimatum for the critics to 'get with the programme'. Other tracks on the album also feature guest vocalists, along with the guitars and percussion of the newly-inducted Infected Mushrooms.
The much-anticipated 2009 album bore the title "Legend of the Black Shawarma" and featured remixes of "The Doors" classic "Riders On The Storm" and the evergreen Mushrooms number "Bust a Move", which is noticeably enriched by the DJs' well-matured skills. According to Duvdev, the title of the album is taken from a joke shared with an Australian friend who was describing his interest in having an up-close-and-personal experience in a shark cage. Duvdev's reported response was that the friend would look to the shark like a 'black shawarma', an enticing Middle-Eastern delicacy.
Infected Mushroom are currently using Cubase 6 on custom built PC's
Discography
Albums
The Gathering (1999)
Classical Mushroom (2000)
B.P.Empire (2001)
Converting Vegetarians (2003)
IM the Supervisor (2004)
Vicious Delicious (2007)
Legend of the Black Shawarma (2009)
Army of Mushrooms (2012)
Friends on Mushrooms (2015)
Converting Vegetarians II (2015)
Singles/EPs
Intelligate / Small Moves (1999)
Bust a Move (2001)
Classical Mushroom EP (2001)
B.P. Empire (2001)
Birthday (feat. Berry Sakharof) (2002)
Deeply Disturbed (2003)
Songs From The Other Side (2003)
Cities of the Future (2004)
Stretched (2005)
Becoming Insane (2007)
Smashing the Opponent Remixes (2009)
One Day - Single (Infected Mushroom & Matisyahu) (2010)
Killing Time Remixes (2010)
Deck & Sheker (2010)
Pink Nightmares (2011)
I'm Alive (2011)
U R So Fucked (2012)
U R So Smart (2012)
Evilution (2012)
Nation Of Wusses (2012)
Atid Matok (2012)
Friends on Mushrooms, Vol. 1 (2013)
Never Mind (2013)
See Me Now (2013)
Friends on Mushrooms, Vol. 2 (2013)
Friends on Mushrooms, Vol. 3 (2014)
Psycho (Loud & Domestic 2015 Remix) (2015)
Fields of Grey (feat. Sasha Grey) (2015)
Liquid Smoke (2016)
Tracks Released on Compilations
Acid Killer
Angel Jonatan
Anyone Else But Me
Arabian Nights On Mescaline
Baby Killer
Blue Rythmic Night (feat. I.Zen)
Cat On Mushroom
Classical Mushroom
Coolio (Infected Mushroom Remix)
Crazy D
Dainai
Devil rmx
dirty 80s
Doremifas
Double Click
Dream Theatre
Electro Panic
Elm
Eve down
Expose (feat. space cat)
Facing
For The People
Gravity Waves
I See Myself
Intelligate
Into The Matrix
Look At Me
Lo Ra
LSD Story (Infected Mushroom Remix)
Merlin
Millions Of Miles Away (Infected Mushroom Rmx)
Ministry of Angels (feat. yahel)
Montoya
Monster (remix)
Muddy Effect
My Mummy Said
Now Is The Time
One Absolute
Overload
Psycho (Live Mix)
Red Filter
S is Here
Scotch
Smahutta
Small Moves
Symphonatic
The Fly
The Messenger
Tiwanacu
Voices
Where Is S
Wider
9%
B-Sides
Eisen
* With Miki Litvak (ex-Domestic), Oren Kislev and Roy Sasson: Shidapu
* With Talamasca: Magic Mushroom
* With Shiva (DJ JΓΆrg): Shiva Shidapu
Eisen and Duvdevani
* With Space Cat: Cat on Mushroom
* With PsySex: Sex on Mushroom
* With DJ JΓΆrg: JΓΆrg On Mushroom
* With Domestic: Domestic Mushroom
* With Deedrah: Infected Deedrah
* With Hallucinogen and Michele Adamson: Fly Agaric
* With Astrix: Infected Astrix
Other
My Mummy Said (2001)
Outdoor Party Vol III (2001)
Merlin (2002)
Artificial Visualization (2004)
The Doors Remixed (Unreleased LP) (2007)
Sites: YouTube, Facebook and http://Infected-Mushroom.com
Albibeno
Infected Mushroom Lyrics
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All I do is think
'Bout the lifelines, hard times
Trying to be kind
It's such a drama, Palaver
Trying to amuse myself
Beats and waves
Will take me to my grave
I know that I won't be alone
'Coz I've been spotted, blotted
Many many times before
Eased and pleased
Released from my shied
I will be flying above
The hatred and the love
And if you see me, Honey
You've had better blink your eyes
Strange how nights blur into one
Bond with me and have some fun
Transcend mind to blow out mind
This is the way to expand the time
Travel comes in many forms
I'll show you mine if you show me yours
Wander no more
Walking out of the circle
Step by step I'm learning alone
That I can conquer my demons
Just need to remember my home
There's no need to be frightened
We all already are dead
But yet as unending vibration
Danger lurks only in my head
Come on break trough with me
Such wonders terrify the soul
It's real; no need to question
Knowledge infiltrates the whole
Lighting strikes in the darkest places
Om mane padme hum
Threatened; we have to make choices
Lizards try to tell us which one
Strange how nights blur into one
Bond with me and have some fun
Transcend mind to blow out mine
This is the way to expand the time
Travel comes in many forms
I'll show you mine if you show me yours
Wander no more
Don't smoke, don't drink
All I do is think
'Bout the lifelines, hard times
Trying to be kind
It's such a drama palaver
Trying to amuse myself
Beats and waves
Will take me to my grave
And when I go there
I know that I won't be alone
'Coz I've been spotted, blotted
Many many times before
Eased and pleased
Released from my shied
I will be flying above
The hatred and the love
And if you see me, honey
You've had better blink your eyes
The song "Albibeno" by Infected Mushroom speaks about the journey of self-discovery and personal growth. The lyrics convey that the singer has stopped harmful habits such as smoking and drinking and is now focused on contemplating their life experiences - both the good times and the hard times. The singer is trying to be kind to themselves and others despite the difficulties and drama in life.
The lines "Beats and waves will take me to my grave" suggest that music has been a constant source of comfort and guidance for the singer. As they continue to navigate the journey of life, they feel that they won't be alone when they die because they have lived through many experiences and have been 'spotted and blotted' before.
The song encourages the listener to bond with the singer and engage in a journey of self-discovery. They urge the listener to expand their mind, travel, and explore new perspectives. The singer reassures the listener that there is no need to be frightened, as everyone is already 'dead' in some sense.
The song invokes a feeling of introspection and encourages us to look beyond the surface of life. It urges us to connect with our inner selves, be kind to ourselves and others, and live a life that is true to our authentic selves.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't smoke, don't drink
I abstain from those habits and instead spend my time thinking
All I do is think
I contemplate the ups and downs of life
'Bout the lifelines, hard times
I'm focused on the events that shape our existence, even when they're difficult
Trying to be kind
I aim to treat others with compassion
It's such a drama, Palaver
Life can be chaotic and filled with unnecessary fuss
Trying to amuse myself
I find ways to entertain and fulfill myself
Beats and waves
Music and the rhythm of life
Will take me to my grave
Music and rhythm will be with me until the end
And when I go there
When I pass on
I know that I won't be alone
I'll have gone before and will join others who have also passed on
'Coz I've been spotted, blotted
I've had my fair share of experiences, both good and bad
Many many times before
I'm no stranger to the ups and downs of life
Eased and pleased
I've found contentment and happiness
Released from my shied
I've let go of my defenses and insecurities
I will be flying above
I'll rise above the turmoil and conflicts of life
The hatred and the love
I'll be above the emotions that bring us together and tear us apart
And if you see me, Honey
If you catch a glimpse of me
You've had better blink your eyes
You'll miss me if you don't blink
Strange how nights blur into one
It's interesting and odd how time seems to fly by
Bond with me and have some fun
Connect with me and enjoy the moments we have together
Transcend mind to blow out mind
Expand your consciousness to break free from your mental limitations
This is the way to expand the time
Expanding your mindset allows you to experience time in a different way
Travel comes in many forms
There are numerous ways to experience different cultures and lifestyles
I'll show you mine if you show me yours
We can share our experiences and knowledge to learn from each other
Wander no more
Stop aimlessly searching and find contentment in the present moment
Walking out of the circle
I'm breaking away from the patterns and routines of life
Step by step I'm learning alone
I'm growing and learning independently
That I can conquer my demons
I can overcome my challenges and fears
Just need to remember my home
I need to remember what grounds me and keeps me centered
There's no need to be frightened
We shouldn't be scared of the unknown
We all already are dead
In a way, we're all slowly approaching death
But yet as unending vibration
Despite our mortality, our existence is never truly gone
Danger lurks only in my head
The dangers we perceive are often just in our own minds
Come on break trough with me
Let's push past our boundaries together
Such wonders terrify the soul
The beauty and mystery of life can be overwhelming
It's real; no need to question
We should accept and embrace the reality of what we encounter
Knowledge infiltrates the whole
With an open mind, knowledge can permeate all aspects of our existence
Lighting strikes in the darkest places
We can find moments of light even in the bleakest of times
Om mane padme hum
This phrase is a mantra that brings together compassion and wisdom
Threatened; we have to make choices
Our choices have real consequences
Lizards try to tell us which one
We can't let others dictate the choices we make
Contributed by Sophie O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
JoΓ£o Azeredo
I think they are the best electronic group in the world... nobody can match their skills and creativity
itay chompi
In trance, you absolutely right. But don't forget daft punk. π€
deeznuts96
So fucking dope saw these guys live once too , one of my favorite concerts
gedion4000
I love the interface with the track selections.
Browno747
4:48 is my favourite part. Awesome!
Chanel Wolfel
Yes!!!
HERROW MOTHS
3:56
Helyza B.
βΊ
ali alier1994
Yes, is very psycodelic
Michael
I was listening to this on my good pair of head phones and falling asleep, and the high 'ping' at the end of the 2:16 second... knocked my consciousness out of my body and into the ceiling above my chair. Does that mean it almost killed me? I think it almost did.